Kozhikode Police Launch Operation Toofan with K9 Squad and Drones to Combat Drug Trafficking
Kozhikode City Police deployed drones, a trained sniffer dog, and 35 personnel in 'Operation Toofan,' an anti-narcotics crackdown targeting drug peddlers on June 10, 2026. The operation conducted flash inspections at bus terminals and parking areas within the city to identify and detain suspects. Future operations will expand to educational institutions and schools based on intelligence inputs.
As part of 'Operation Toofan,' an anti-narcotics initiative, Kozhikode City Police intensified enforcement measures against drug trafficking on June 10, 2026. The operation deployed specialized resources including a trained sniffer dog (296 Blacky), a police drone surveillance unit, and a 20-member strike team led by District Police Chief Merin Joseph, supported by approximately 35 personnel from various stations. The team conducted flash inspections at multiple bus terminals and parking spots within city limits to identify and detain suspects involved in drug peddling. According to police officials, the frequency of field-level inspections will increase in coming days based on fresh intelligence. Upcoming search operations are planned to focus on educational institutions, colleges, schools, and other important public spaces.
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Operation Toofan: Kozhikode City police deploy K9 squad, drone unit to track down suspects
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